Shopko closing 39 stores after liquidation sale

Shopko has announced plans to close 39 stores across the country, including one in Wisconsin.

The Green Bay-based retailer is closing the locations, most of them Shopko Hometown stores, after a liquidation sale.

The sale starts on Dec. 7. The stores are expected to close at the end of the February.

The Mauston store is the only Wisconsin store on the list. (Scroll down to see the full list of stores.)

Shopko was founded in Green Bay in 1962. It currently operates 363 stores in 24 states. In 2005, the retailer partnered with Sun Capital Partners. The investment firm specializes in buyouts, debt and private equity.

Leadville CO

Buena Vista CO

Bonners Ferry ID

Dwight IL

Webster City IA

Cherokee IA

Eldora IA

Anthony KS

Russell KS

Phillipsburg KS

Clay Center KS

Lyons KS

Larned KS

Brandenburg KY

Mahnomen MN

Paynesville MN

Albany MO

Plentywood MT

Lincoln NE

Ord NE

Kimball NE

Lovington NM

Oakes ND

Stanley ND

Lisbon ND

Mayville ND

Fairview OK

Redfield SD

Wagner SD

Webster SD

Dell Rapids SD

Presidio TX

Delta UT

Nephi UT

Blanding UT

Beaver UT

Spokane WA

Mauston WI

Greybull WY